March 14 Shamrock Shuffle Benefits CVPH Child Psychiatry Unit
CVPH Foundation, Adk. Coast Events team up for the community’s first 5K of 2026
Plattsburgh, NY, March 5, 2026 – – Proceeds for the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5k planned for Saturday, March 14 at Valcour Brewing Company will benefit University of Vermont Health – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. The event starts at 11 am and participants can get their shamrock-themed bib beginning at 10.
Sponsored by the CVPH Foundation and Adirondack Coast Events, the event starts and ends at Valcour Brewing in a two-loop race that creates a flat and fast route. Registration fee is $27.50 and can be completed online at AdirondackCoastEvents.com.
Participants are encouraged to dress in their finest St. Patty’s Day gear. Prizes for the top male and female finishers and best costume will be awarded. The first 50 finishers (21 +) get a free beer courtesy of Valcour Brewing.
The CVPH Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit team cares for children and teens age 6 to 18 who are experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms. The dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment plans, therapeutic interventions, and coordinated support aimed at stabilizing symptoms and promoting emotional well‑being. As part of a comprehensive discharge process, they also connect patients and families with appropriate community‑based and outpatient services, ensuring ongoing care, access to local resources, and a seamless transition back to home, school, and everyday life.
For more information call at (518) 314-3359 or email msenecal@cvph.org. Learn more about the Foundation at UVMHealth.org/CVPHFoundation.
Posted: March 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.